# Kit lens

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Starter lens which can be sold with an interchangeable-lens camera

See also: [List of kit lenses](#Mirrorless_interchangeable-lens_cameras)

Nikon D80 with a kit lens

A **kit lens** is a "starter" [lens](/source/Photographic_lens) which can be sold with an [interchangeable-lens camera](/source/Interchangeable-lens_camera) such as a [mirrorless camera](/source/Mirrorless_camera) or [DSLR](/source/DSLR). It is generally an inexpensive lens priced at the lowest end of the manufacturer's range so as to not add much to a camera kit's price. The kit consists of the camera body, the lens, and various accessories usually necessary to get started. A kit lens can be sold by itself outside of a kit, particularly the ones that are moderately expensive; for instance a kit lens included in a [prosumer](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/prosumer#Etymology_2) camera kit is often marketed as an upgrade lens for a consumer camera. In addition, retailers often have promotions of standalone low-end camera bodies without the lens, or a package that bundles a body with one or two more expensive lenses.

Originally kit lenses were of [normal](/source/Normal_lens) focal length; more recently kit lenses tend to be inexpensive [zoom lenses](/source/Zoom_lens) that range from medium [wide angle](/source/Wide-angle_lens) to mid [telephoto](/source/Telephoto_lens) for added versatility. [Prime lenses](/source/Prime_lens) are generally [faster](/source/Lens_speed) (smaller [f-number](/source/F-number)) than comparably priced zoom lenses, so the change to zoom lenses means that recent kit lenses are usually also slower (higher f-number). However, in most cases the inclusion of an inexpensive zoom lens is to maintain a low entry price and maximize usability for the beginner photographer. More expensive camera bodies are often paired with a likewise more expensive, thus possibly faster, lens.

Originally high end cameras were always sold body-only without a lens as most buyers were experienced users who already had lenses. Today however this is not always the case and even high end cameras can be purchased with a lens, albeit an appropriately higher-quality lens. In these cases the typically uncomplimentary term "kit lens" is somewhat of a misnomer. Sometimes the lens is added by the retailer at a reduced price compared to separate body and lens pricing.

## Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras

This is a list of the smallest [mirrorless camera](/source/Mirrorless_camera) kit [zoom lenses](/source/Zoom_lens) — limit one per brand, [lens mount](/source/Lens_mount), and [sensor size](/source/Sensor_size) combination. Note that cameras are sometimes kitted with [prime lenses](/source/Prime_lens), which are not shown here.

Model Lens mounts Focal length[a] Aperture OIS PZ[b] Weight Length Release year Availability Wide Tele Wide Tele 1.0-type ("1-inch") Nikon 10-30mm F3.5-5.6 PD 1 27mm 81mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes Yes 85g 28mm 2014 Discontinued Samsung 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 NX-M 24mm 73mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes No 73g 30mm 2014 Discontinued Micro Four Thirds Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ MFT 28mm 84mm f/3.5 f/5.6 No Yes 93g 23mm 2014 Current Panasonic 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 MFT 24mm 64mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes No 70g 24mm 2013 Current APS-C Sony 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 E 24mm 75mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes Yes 116g 30mm 2012 Current Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 NX 24mm 75mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes Yes 111g 31mm 2014 Discontinued Nikon 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 Z 24mm 75mm f/3.5 f/6.3 Yes No 135g 32mm 2019 Current Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 L 27mm 60mm f/4.5 f/6.3 No No 155g 41mm 2024 Current Fujifilm 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 X 23mm 68mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes Yes 135g 44mm 2018 Current Canon 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 RF 29mm 72mm f/4.5 f/6.3 Yes No 130g 44mm 2022 Current Canon 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 EF-M 24mm 72mm f/3.5 f/5.6 Yes No 130g 45mm 2015 Discontinued Full frame Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 L 18mm 40mm f/4.5 f/6.3 No No 155g 41mm 2024 Current Sony 28-60mm F4-5.6 E 28mm 60mm f/4.0 f/5.6 No No 167g 45mm 2020 Current Nikon 24-50mm F4-6.3 Z 24mm 50mm f/4.0 f/6.3 No No 195g 51mm 2020 Current Canon 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 RF 24mm 50mm f/4.5 f/6.3 Yes No 210g 58mm 2023 Current Medium format Fujifilm 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 G 28mm 55mm f/4.5 f/5.6 No No 390g 74mm 2021 Current

## Digital single-lens reflex cameras

Because of the [crop factor](/source/Crop_factor), kit lenses for [APS-C](/source/APS-C) format cameras (like [Canon EF-S](/source/Canon_EF-S_lens_mount) and [Nikon DX](/source/Nikon_DX_format)) have shorter focal lengths, to get the same [field of view](/source/Field_of_view).

### Canon

- [Canon EF-S 18–55mm lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%9355mm_lens): common on consumer-level cameras series (known as Rebel in North America and Kiss in Japan), such as [400D](/source/Canon_EOS_400D)

- [Canon EF-S 18–55mm IS lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%9355mm_lens#EF-S_18–55mm_IS_I/II): Replaced the original 18–55mm on all consumer-level cameras starting from the [450D](/source/Canon_EOS_450D). It was replaced by an updated version starting with the [600D](/source/Canon_EOS_600D) and [1100D](/source/Canon_EOS_1100D).

- [Canon EF-S 18–55mm IS STM lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%9355mm_lens#EF-S_18–55mm_IS_STM): Replaced the first 18–55mm IS on all consumer-level cameras starting with the [700D](/source/Canon_EOS_700D) and [100D](/source/Canon_EOS_100D). [A revised version](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%9355mm_lens#EF-S_18–55mm_f/4–5.6_IS_STM) became the standard consumer-level kit lens with the introduction of the [77D](/source/Canon_EOS_77D) and [800D](/source/Canon_EOS_800D).

- [Canon EF-S 17–85mm lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_17%E2%80%9385mm_lens): [Canon EOS 20D](/source/Canon_EOS_20D), [Canon EOS 30D](/source/Canon_EOS_30D), [40D](/source/Canon_EOS_40D), [50D](/source/50D), optional on [400D](/source/Canon_EOS_400D)

- [Canon EF 24–105mm lens](/source/Canon_EF_24%E2%80%93105mm_lens): [5D](/source/Canon_EOS_5D), [5D Mark II](/source/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II), [5D Mark III](/source/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_III), [Canon 6D](/source/Canon_6D)

- [Canon EF 28–135mm lens](/source/Canon_EF_28%E2%80%93135mm_lens): [50D](/source/Canon_EOS_50D), optional on [7D](/source/Canon_EOS_7D)

- [Canon EF 28–105mm lens](/source/Canon_EF_28%E2%80%93105mm_lens): Alternative lens

- [Canon EF 28–80mm lens](/source/Canon_EF_28%E2%80%9380mm_lens): Kit lens for film-body Canon [Elan](/source/Canon_EOS_Elan) series. The original version of this lens (with metal mount and full-time [manual focus](/source/Manual_focus)) is considered a vastly superior lens to later versions, however both were included as kit lenses.

- [Canon EF-S 15–85mm lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_15%E2%80%9385mm_lens): [Canon EOS 60D](/source/Canon_EOS_60D), [7D](/source/Canon_EOS_7D)

- [Canon EF-S 18–135mm lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%93135mm_lens): [550D](/source/Canon_EOS_550D), [60D](/source/Canon_EOS_60D), [70D](/source/Canon_EOS_70D), [7D](/source/Canon_EOS_7D); optional on [600D](/source/Canon_EOS_600D)

- [Canon EF-S 18–135 IS USM lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%93135mm_lens#Canon_EF-S_18-135mm_f/3.5–5.6_IS_USM): Optional on [7D Mark II](/source/Canon_EOS_7D_Mark_II), [80D](/source/Canon_EOS_80D), [77D](/source/Canon_EOS_77D), and [800D](/source/Canon_EOS_800D).

- [Canon EF-S 18–200mm lens](/source/Canon_EF-S_18%E2%80%93200mm_lens): [50D](/source/Canon_EOS_50D), optional on [60D](/source/Canon_EOS_60D)

Canon have also marketed twin lens kits, typically with the non IS version of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lenses and

- Canon EF 55-200mm lens: A now discontinued lens supplied with earlier cameras such as the [350D](/source/Canon_350D).

- [Canon EF 75-300mm lens](/source/Canon_EF_75-300mm_lens): Supplied with later cameras such as the [500D](/source/Canon_500D).

### Nikon

- [AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G SWM IF-ED VR](/source/Nikon_AF-S_DX_Nikkor_18-105mm_f%2F3.5-5.6G_ED_VR) (as of August 2008, Nikon D90)[1]

- AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G SWM IF-ED (as of September 2006, Nikon D80)[2]

- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (with Nikon D5300, D5500)

- [Nikkor 18-55mm DX f/3.5-5.6G](/source/Nikon_AF-S_DX_Zoom-Nikkor_18-55mm_f%2F3.5-5.6G), various versions: - AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G (as of April 2005, Nikon D50)[3] - AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II (as of November 2006, Nikon D40 and D40x)[4] - AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (as of November 2007, low end entry level DSLRs)[5] - AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II (as of January, 2014, low end entry-level DSLRs)[6] - AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (as of January, 2014, low end entry-level DSLRs)[7]

- Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 ED VR (with Nikon D5000, D3100)

- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR (with Nikon D500)

- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR (with Nikon D600)

- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (with Nikon D750, D780)

- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR (with Nikon D610)

- [Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF DX Zoom-Nikkor](/source/Nikon_AF-S_DX_Zoom-Nikkor_18-70mm_f%2F3.5-4.5G_ED-IF) (Nikon D70)[8]

- AF Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G (late 90s film SLRs and early 2000s, such as the [Nikon F75](/source/Nikon_F75) and [Nikon N80](/source/Nikon_N80))

- Nikon 50mm F1.8 Series E (older 70s and 80s film cameras, such as the [Nikon EM](/source/Nikon_EM))

- Nikon 50mm F1.8G SE (with Nikon Df body)

- Nikon 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 AF (early AF cameras such as the N4004)

### Pentax

- [SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL](/source/Pentax_DA_18-55mm_lens): bundled with [Pentax K10D](/source/Pentax_K10D), [K100D](/source/Pentax_K100D), [K110D](/source/Pentax_K110D), and [K100D Super](/source/Pentax_K100D#K100D_Super).

- SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II: updated version, bundled with [K20D](/source/Pentax_K20D) and [K200D](/source/Pentax_K200D).

- SMC DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL: plastic mount version, bundled with [K-x](/source/Pentax_K-x) and [K-r](/source/Pentax_K-r).

- SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR: weather-resistant version, bundled with [K-7](/source/Pentax_K-7), [K-5](/source/Pentax_K-5).

- SMC DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE; plastic mount version of *HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE*, bundled with [K-S2](/source/Pentax_K-S2)

- SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR: weather-resistant version, bundled with [K-5](/source/Pentax_K-5) and [K-30](/source/Pentax_K-30) and [K-r](/source/Pentax_K-r).

- SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS: pancake, bundled with [K-01](/source/Pentax_K-01).

- SMC DA L 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ED: plastic mount version, bundled with [K-r](/source/Pentax_K-r) and [K-x](/source/Pentax_K-x).

- SMC DA 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ED WR: weather-resistant version, bundled with [K-5](/source/Pentax_K-5) and [K-30](/source/Pentax_K-30).

### Sony

- [Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6](/source/Sony_Alpha_DT_18-70mm_f%2F3.5-5.6_lens): bundled with [Sony α 100](/source/Sony_%CE%B1_100), [Sony α 200](/source/Sony_%CE%B1_200).[Sony α 300](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sony_%CE%B1_300&action=edit&redlink=1), [Sony α 350](/source/Sony_%CE%B1_350).

- Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM, bundled with Sony A230, A330, A380, A33, A35, [A55](/source/Sony_Alpha_55), A65.

- Sony DT 16-105 f/3.5-5.6: A700

- Sony DT 16–50 f/2.8: [A77](/source/Sony_Alpha_77)

### Olympus

- Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 (a.k.a. short kit)

- Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 (a.k.a. long kit)

## Analog single-lens reflex cameras

### Olympus

- Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 for all manual focus Olympus OMs

- Zuiko 50mm f/2.0 PF for Olympus OM-101

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-35mm_1-0)** [35mm equivalent](/source/35_mm_equivalent_focal_length).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pz_2-0)** Power zoom.

## See also

- [Pancake lens](/source/Pancake_lens)

- [Standard zoom lens](/source/List_of_standard_zoom_lenses)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Nikon launches AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens"](http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08082701nikkor_18-105lens.asp).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Nikon AF-S DX 18-135 mm lens"](http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06080902nikonafsdx18-135lens.asp).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Nikon 18-55mm](http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1855.htm)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Nikon 18-55mm II](http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55-ii.htm)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Nikkor updates 18-55 kit lens with VR: Digital Photography Review](http://www.dpreview.com/news/0711/07112001nikkor1855.asp)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II"](http://photographylife.com/lenses/nikon-af-s-dx-nikkor-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6g-vr-ii).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR AF-P Review"](http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-18-55mm-dx-vr-af-p).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Nikon D70 and D70s Review by Thom Hogan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100102015520/http://bythom.com/D70REVIEW.HTM). Archived from [the original](http://www.bythom.com/d70review.htm) on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2009-12-06.

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